1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Corrado.
Because 1973 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Corrado. (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1995 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Skylark | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2861 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
